VIERA® 50" Class S30 Series Full HD Plasma HDTV (49.9" Diag.)

TC-P50S30

Features

Crisp, Clear Moving Pictures

600Hz Sub-field Drive

Panasonic uses its own unique image-analysis technology. This technology converts the motion in each scene into data, and each frame is virtually displayed in a shorter length of time than in previous 600Hz systems, to create crisp images. *When using Cinema mode.

Transmitting Rich Color Gradation Data

Deep Color

VIERA HDTVs faithfully reproduce the colors inherent in today's most advanced image sources, such as Blu-ray Discs and DVDs. Use an HDMI cable to connect your VIERA HDTV to the playback device, and you'll enjoy the kind of rich, vibrant colors that make viewing such a pleasurable experience.

Ultimate Color Expression

x.v.Color

VIERA HDTV models with x.v.Color compatibility reproduce vibrant colors in images recorded with wide x.v.Color gamut compatible camcorders. These rich, vivid images are a feast for the eyes.

Enjoy Web Entertainment Instantly

EASY IPTV™

Simply press the VIERA Tools button on the remote control to directly access a variety of Internet services. Enjoy online music and movies with ease.

Home Network Convenience

DLNA / Wi-Fi Ready

Connect a DLNA-compatible VIERA HDTV and DLNA-compatible AV equipment to your home network, and you can watch movies, listen to music, and view photos from any room in the house. VIERA HDTV's Wi-Fi capability gives you even more layout flexibility.

Easy Viewing of Photos and Videos

VIERA Image Viewer 8482;

Equipped with an SD card slot, VIERA makes it easy to view full-HD photos and motion images that you shot yourself. Simply insert the SD memory card into the slot, and you're ready to view your photos and full-HD videos on the big screen. You can make your slide shows even more impressive by adding background music and attractive frames. With VIERA's big screen and superb image quality, family and friends will love sharing your memories.

Get Your Game Face On

Game Mode

Games are much more fun when there's no lag in operation. VIERA HDTV's automatically choose settings that provide the optimal image, so you get super-fast response with virtually no delays. Even dark scenes with delicately rendered details are beautiful and easy to see.

One Remote Controls Them All

VIERA Link

VIERA Link interlinks the operation of a variety of compatible AV devices, so you can operate them all using only the VIERA HDTV remote control. Setup is easy, simply connect the compatible devices to each other via HDMI cables.

Years of Beautiful Images

Long Panel Life, Up to 100,000 Hours

One important way consumers can protect the environment is by choosing high-quality products and taking care of them so they last for a long time. A high-quality VIERA HDTV can help. Thanks to a newly designed phosphor process and new panel technology, our plasma panels last for up to 100,000 hours before the brightness decreases by half. That's more than 30 years of viewing 8 hours a day.

Environment-Friendly Panel

Mercury and Lead Free Plasma Display Panel

Panasonic is committed to making our products more friendly to the environment. In line with this commitment, all VIERA plasma display panels are free of both lead and mercury. This reduces impact on the environment years down the road when the TV is recycled or retired from use.

Easy Access to Helpful Functions

VIERA Tools

The VIERA Tools user interface makes it easy to access and understand key functions. Simply press a function button, and an explanation appears on the screen. Keep the button pressed to activate the function immediately.

Reviews

TC-P50S30 is rated
4.8 out of
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Rated 5 out of
5 by
Anonymous from

Date published: 2013-02-03

Rated 3 out of
5 by
Anonymous from
Panasonic 50" PlasmaPurchased model TCP50S30 15 months ago and now it doesn't work except for showing that the power light is on.
If the warranty is a limited 1yr. then that tells you up front what the manufacturer thinks of their product.
I'm really disappointed in this product because of short time that it lasted, buyer beware...buy another make or purchase the extended waranty.
It did have nice picture until it expired. The ratings for this product mean nothing if it only lasts 15 months.

Date published: 2012-10-05

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Anonymous from
Panasonic Best PlasmaEveryone who has seen our TV loves it! Wants one!

Date published: 2012-07-09

Rated 4 out of
5 by
Anonymous from

Date published: 2012-01-27

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Anonymous from
Very SatisfiedExtremely satisfied with the picture quality and ease of use.

Date published: 2012-01-15

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Anonymous from
Awesome TV, Great ValueDid a lot of research, mostly deciding between Plasma or LCD/LED. I decided on the Plasma because my folks have owned a Panasonic Plasma for the past 6 years and it is still perfect. Plus the 600 Hz refresh rate makes all the difference in the world. I have an LCD with 120 Hz rate, and the difference when watching sports or playing XBOX is completely noticeable. The Blacks are deeper and the Whites are Whiter. I suggest the Game mode the picture mode, seems to be the happy medium. The USB ports and SD card slot is a great feature to have as well. Also I did notice that this TV is certified to work with computers, basically I can use my TV as my computer screen.

Date published: 2012-01-06

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Anonymous from
awsome hd tv.i bought this tv december 15th and set it up december 16th i went to hhgregg i was not looking to buy this model but the sales person gave me a really good deal on it and im really glad i bought it its easy to use and has great features the picture is really awsome if you have hd and blu ray standard tv is not to bad and its full 1080p and its rated the best 50 inch 1080p tv by consumer reports so if you are looking to buy a plasma tv you will not be disapointed if you buy this tv i hope this helps you make a choice on a plasma tv.

Date published: 2011-12-24

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Anonymous from
Very happy with this plazma TVI'm a 65 year old male and I am happy with this purchase. I just have it 4 weeks and so far so good.. I bought it at Bestbuy at Black Friday sale and got $200.00 off the listed price....so I got a good value as well. It does everything it is supposed to do. I studied all tvs prior to my purchase and this was the best value/rated for a 50 inch. It is also rated very high by consumer reports. So I would highly recommend.it. I have read reviews of others with not so good experiences but the boxes may have been abused or thrown around.

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What should I do if the front Power indicator LED light is blinking?

1. Unplug the TV's power cord.
2. Unplug all cables.
3. Power the TV using a different power outlet (do not use a power strip or surge protector).

If the problem persists, consider having the TV serviced. Click here for Panasonic Service Locator.

Note: Count how many times the LED light blinks. This can help a technician troubleshoot the problem.

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What should I do if my TV will not turn on and the power indicator LED is not flashing?

Follow these troubleshooting steps:

Make sure your TV's power cord is plugged into an electrical outlet.

Make sure the electrical outlet the TV is plugged into has power by testing known working device in that outlet.

After verifying the TV is plugged into a working outlet, try pressing the [POWER] button on the TV instead of the TV remote.

If the outlet is working and the TV will not turn on after pressing the [POWER] button on the TV, please consider having the unit serviced.Click here for Panasonic Service Locator.

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I can access other Apps on my TV, but cannot access Netflix. How can I fix this?

Symptoms:

When the Netflix app is selected, the Netflix splash screen appears, then Netflix closes and returns to the VIERA Cast home screen, Network Services screen, or HOME screen.

When the Netflix app is selected, "Unable to Connect to Netflix. Please Try Again Later" is displayed

Netflix can be accessed, but when a title is selected, "Unable to Play This Title Right Now. Please Try Again Later" is displayed.

Netflix can be accessed, a title can be selected, but during playback the picture blanks out, buffers, or freezes frequently.

Additional Information:

Network applications on Panasonic products are only accessible on networks with high speed internet access.

Suggested Solution:

Power the Netflix ready device on and allow at least 90 seconds for it to connect to the network before performing a Connection Test.

Once the Connection Test has passed, attempt to open the Netflix application. If the Netflix application fails to open, manually change the Primary DNS settings to 8.8.8.8 and the Secondary DNS to 8.8.4.4. If there is only one DNS setting available, change it to 8.8.8.8 (click here for a TV network troubleshooting tutorial.)

Once the DNS has been changed, perform another Connection Test.

Once the Connection Test has passed, attempt to open the Netflix application.

If none of your applications can be accessed, unplug the power cord of your modem or router for at least 10 seconds.This will reboot your modem or router.

If the Netflix application still fails to open, try another network application. If other applications function properly but Netflix does not click here for Netflix Help Center or call Netflix customer support at 1-866-716-0414.

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Where can I buy parts and accessories for my Panasonic television?

Television Parts and Accessories may be located by clicking here for the Shop Panasonic site TV Accesories or clicking here for the Encompass site.

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The power light on the TV is on steady, but I do not have a picture, sound or both?

This could be caused by a few factors:

First check to ensure your TV is selected to the correct input (Source). If you are watching cable or satellite, following the cable from that device to the back of your TV. If it is connected to antenna, HDMI 1/2/3, component or video you must also have the TV input select to match that connection. On the remote push the input button to check what source is selected on your TV. Very important, you must ensure your cable box or satellite unit is turned on. On some cable and satellite boxes, you may get audio with no picture if the box is turned off. If this does not resolve your issue, you may require service. Click here for Panasonic Service Locator.

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How do I label my TV inputs?

If you wish to label your television inputs such as TV, Cable, DVD, Satellite, etc please consult your operating instructions for exact mapping. Generally, these setting are located in the menu, under submenu “Setup”. Most TVs come with a preprogrammed list of options that can be selected.

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Some of my TV inputs or the Label are greyed out or missing, how do I activate them?

If you are missing a input selection or it is greyed out, most likely it has been selected to “Not Used” in the Menu, under the submenu “Setup” under “ Edit Labels. Consult your operating instructions for the exact mapping for your television.

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How can I tell if my Plasma TV is able to connect to the internet or is a smart TV?

Many of our Plasma TVs are equipped with the ability to access internet apps. A quick way to check to see if your television has internet capability is to check the menu and look for a submenu label “Network” If you do not have this menu selection, unfortunately your model is not a smart TV.

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Who should I contact if I smell a burning smell or see sparking around my TV?